Emergency gateway system for emergency vehicles – Raksha Abhiyaan

Abstract

The present invention relates to an emergency gateway system designed to provide uninterrupted passage for emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police vans, in areas where traffic congestion or railway crossings cause delays. The system comprises underground passages constructed at key traffic points and level crossings, enabling emergency vehicles to bypass congested roads. These passages are equipped with remotely operated, high-strength metallic shutters, which are controlled by authorized personnel such as traffic or railway guards. The system ensures that emergency vehicles reach their destinations swiftly, reducing response times and potentially saving lives. The emergency gateway is reserved exclusively for emergency use, ensuring that its operation is efficient and free of unnecessary obstructions.

Specification

Description:The invention relates to an emergency gateway system designed to allow emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police vans, to bypass traffic congestions and railway crossings through underground passages. These passages are equipped with foldable shutters that are operated by authorized personnel, ensuring timely access for emergency vehicles while being reserved for emergency use only. , Claims:1. An emergency gateway system designed for the smooth passage of emergency vehicles, comprising:
a network of underground passages positioned at level crossings or traffic congestion points;
said underground passages having sufficient height and width to accommodate emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police vans;
mechanically operated metallic foldable shutters controlling access to the gateway, wherein said shutters are operated by traffic or railway guards;
a slope ranging from 7° to 12° for facilitating easy entry and exit of the emergency vehicles;
the system being reserved solely for emergency vehicles to ensure timely arrival at destinations during traffic jams or at blocked railway crossings.
2. The emergency gateway system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the underground passage has a minimum height of 2.5 meters to allow fire trucks and ambulances to pass through without obstruction.
3. The emergency gateway system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the passage has a length ranging from 250 to 500 meters, based on the distance from the level crossing or traffic point.
4. The emergency gateway system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the metallic foldable shutters are made of high-strength metal to ensure durability and security when not in use.
5. The emergency gateway system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein both sides of the road feature up and down entry points, enabling emergency vehicles to cross from either direction.
6. The emergency gateway system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein traffic and railway guards are equipped with remote controls to open and close the metallic shutters in real-time.
7. The emergency gateway system as claimed in Claim 1, further comprising a communication system integrated with emergency services to notify operators when an emergency vehicle is approaching the gateway.

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